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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I did not like this book at all, but I hate rom-coms so I'm biased.
This book was so cute! Arek's attempt to woo his friends were hilarious failures and I honestly found myself laughing at results.
I love how you are thrusted into a combat scene at the end of the question. I love all of the character's personalities, I even warmed up to Harlow.
The one thing I didn't like was the time skips, which kind of threw me off at times, partially in the beginning. I know they were used to speed up the plot, but I wish we could have seen more of Arek and co. working as rulers for the kingdom.
Also, we totally need a second book all about their quest! I loved the little tidbits of information we get throughout the book, but I want to read all about it!
I love how you are thrusted into a combat scene at the end of the question. I love all of the character's personalities, I even warmed up to Harlow.
The one thing I didn't like was the time skips, which kind of threw me off at times, partially in the beginning. I know they were used to speed up the plot, but I wish we could have seen more of Arek and co. working as rulers for the kingdom.
Also, we totally need a second book all about their quest! I loved the little tidbits of information we get throughout the book, but I want to read all about it!
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Super cute love story with a great cast of friends. It does what it says on the tin, made me laugh, made me sad, made me smile.
Content Warnings
Sex is positively talked about and physical attraction is mentioned, but the story skips over detailed descriptions of the acts themselves.
Perfect, light summer reading with a cute queer romance!
Arek is the Chosen One and has just finished the quest by defeating the evil king. But now, he is left standing with a kingless kingdom and has to take on the crown which comes with a pesky little curse: If he doesnt bind his soul to somebody before his 18th birhday or he'll die. With a very attractive friend group, chaos is ensured - especially because of his crush on his child hood best friend Matt...
This book was by no means a masterpiece of literature. But its a five stsr book for me because it delivered what it promised and I loved every second of it. It doesnt try to be something it isnt, it actually embraces cliches and tropes from fantasy - for example by making every character a DnD Archetype. It felt familiar in that way, but also new because of the unquestioned queerness of it all, the humour and self awareness.
It was definitly more characterdriven, which I love, even though no really big character development happend. There was an abundance of emotions (great for my dramatic ass), some hurt/comfort, pining, found family - what more do you want?
Verdict: Great book to relax to, comfort for the soul, beautifully queer and perfect for vacations when you just really wanna have a good time with a story
Arek is the Chosen One and has just finished the quest by defeating the evil king. But now, he is left standing with a kingless kingdom and has to take on the crown which comes with a pesky little curse: If he doesnt bind his soul to somebody before his 18th birhday or he'll die. With a very attractive friend group, chaos is ensured - especially because of his crush on his child hood best friend Matt...
This book was by no means a masterpiece of literature. But its a five stsr book for me because it delivered what it promised and I loved every second of it. It doesnt try to be something it isnt, it actually embraces cliches and tropes from fantasy - for example by making every character a DnD Archetype. It felt familiar in that way, but also new because of the unquestioned queerness of it all, the humour and self awareness.
It was definitly more characterdriven, which I love, even though no really big character development happend. There was an abundance of emotions (great for my dramatic ass), some hurt/comfort, pining, found family - what more do you want?
Verdict: Great book to relax to, comfort for the soul, beautifully queer and perfect for vacations when you just really wanna have a good time with a story
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Super fun book about a very simple communication problem. I actually hate it when books can be about 20 pages long without the communication issue but I'll give this book a pass. It kind of has a slow start but once Arek enacts his plan I fell in love with the book similarly to how I have all of Lukens novels.
I do wish the book had either a couple scenes to see the "before" for the Arek and his group! All the characters are so much fun, I would've liked to see them just a bit outside of the "running a castle" plotline.
I do wish the book had either a couple scenes to see the "before" for the Arek and his group! All the characters are so much fun, I would've liked to see them just a bit outside of the "running a castle" plotline.